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The Victorian Lure by Sky Purington

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The Victorian Lure
Sky PuringtonCalum’s Curse Ardetha Vampyre - Book 1
Genre: Paranormal RomancePublisher: The Wild Rose PressISBN: 1601549903ASIN: B00654CY2W
Number of pages:  310Word Count:          80,000 words
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Book Description:
Is it true love...or is the magnetic pull just another part of the Victorian's lure?

Dakota Allerton depends on no one but herself, but then she's never needed a ghost hunter. When her dream home becomes a house of horrors that is holding her hostage, her only hope is a Scotsman who investigates the paranormal.

The supernatural is nothing Leathan Stewart can't handle. However, trapped in Dakota's cursed Victorian home, he finds himself falling back in time. Only those who persevere can survive the dark domination.

Fear has a way of drawing two people together...but so does the need to be loved. Dakota and Leathan must fight against unknown enemies, discover the secrets of Calum's Curse and defeat a vampire bent on finishing the legacy it began.
Book Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kf3IZVNd98



The Victorian Lure Short Excerpt:
Standing within inches, the smile he bestowed made her grasp the counter behind her. If she didn’t know better, she’d swear he must be the poster boy for the Scottish Highlands. Her mind drifted once more to the sight of his backside. Dakota couldn’t help but wonder if he’d ever worn a kilt. Did they even wear those there anymore? 
Probably not. As if she was into guys wearing skirts anyway…please.
“Like it light and sweet?” He asked.
“What?”
“Your coffee.”
Of course that’s what he meant. After all, no such thing as a light and sweet kilt! She chuckled.
He cocked his head. “You should laugh more often, Dakota,” he murmured, still standing close.
“I should?”
“Aye, lass.”
The way he said it─brogue soft and full of encouragement─made her find the counter with her other hand. Full support was needed. Lord. Only ten hours ago, no, two, she had found him obnoxious and overbearing. Now she wasn’t so sure.
“Was I right about the coffee?” he asked.
Coffee? Right, light and sweet. “Yeah, how’d you know?”
His eyes fell to her lips. “Just a feeling.”
“Good feeling,” she said softly. The room faded away. Idle chatter vanished. She liked the sensual cut of his lower lip. The edges curved down a bit, as though he spent too much time frowning. His top lip was carved into strong slopes. She imagined running her tongue between his lips, tracing the smooth edges. Where had that thought come from?
When he leaned across to set his mug on the counter, he came so close she could smell a fresh, soapy spice burn from his skin. Or was that the candle? He was so tall, lips so close. If she only moved forward a fraction, closed the distance, would his lips taste as good as they looked?
Leathan’s eyes rose to hers. She knew as she gazed into their rich depths, he wanted the same. Blood rushed through her limbs, made her lips throb in anticipation. What harm could one little kiss do?
Just to see.
Author Bio:
Best-selling author, Sky Purington lives in southern New Hampshire with her son and husband. The written word has been her obsession from the very beginning. Purington writes time-travel paranormal/fantasy romance heavily influenced by history. 
From Irish Druids to Scottish Highlanders many of her novels possess strong Celtic elements. More recently, her vampire stories take the reader to medieval England and ancient Italy. 
Enjoy strictly paranormal romance? Sky's latest novels follow three haunted houses in New England and the sexy ghost hunters determined to make sense of them. Make no mistake, in each and every tale told you'll travel back to another time and revisit the romanticism history holds at its heart. 
Sky loves to hear from readers and can be contacted at Sky@SkyPurington.com Interested in keeping up with Sky's latest news and releases? Visit Sky's Website, www.skypurington.com to download her FREE App on iTunes and Android. 

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Interview with Karen Y Bynum Author of Witch Way to Turn

Can you tell readers a little bit about yourself and what inspired to write in this particular genre?
I’m a sassy southern girl who loves 80s music, anything random and the smell of a Sharpie. I know, the Sharpie thing is a bit odd. lol I get very cranky when I’m sleepy (just ask my hubby) and the Banshee (that’s what I call my hunger) comes out when I’m starving (ask anyone who has been around me when I’ve missed a meal). You’ve been warned. Bwahaha.
I absolutely adore the young adult genre because of the teen angst and the urgency. The paranormal side mixes the unknown with desire…a desire to be different or to be normal. It’s always exciting to see which side the heroine/hero fall on.
What is it about the paranormal, in particular vampires, that fascinates you so much?
The brooding conflicted persona vampires give off. They are struggling with this inner lust that could easily overtake them if not carefully guarded. And for some, it does rule their lives. The paranormal world is filled with creatures that could just as easily be living in our world…hidden away…watching us. Their mysterious ways fascinate me :)

Do you have a special formula for creating characters' names? Do you try to match a name with a certain meaning to attributes of the character or do you search for names popular in certain time periods or regions?
My special formula is to Google baby names. (Side note: if I find a name that’s popular now, I almost always won’t use it.) I normally know the first letter I want the name to start with and then I go from there. Sometimes I go by the meaning of a name, but most of the time I’ll come across a name and I just know… That’s the one! For me, my characters’ first names never change once I find that particular one. But a lot of times their last names change. A lot.

Is there a character that you enjoyed writing more than any of the others?
I really enjoyed writing Dandelion Peace Camp’s character (her nickname is Dandi). The name alone sold me. It came to me as I was driving on the interstate to go visit a friend in Virginia Beach, Virginia one Saturday afternoon. I was about halfway through writing the first draft when Dandi just appeared. I hadn’t planned on her being in the story at all. Didn’t know to expect her. But there she was. I don’t want to give too much away about her, but I will say that she is a sixteen-year-old vampire whose mom was Cherokee and dad was a hippie… Thus, the name. She’ll eventually become a really close friend of Breena’s.

What is your favorite scene from the book? Could you share a little bit of it, without spoilers of course?
One of my fave scenes is when Breena discovers what she is. She totally freaks out. Doesn’t believe it. She tries not to think about it, but there comes a time when she must accept it.


What is the most interesting thing you have physically done for book related research purposes?
Well, that’s an excellent question. When I went to have my author photographs taken, I decided I wanted to get-into-character by taking a picture of me pretending to be my heroine from Witch Way to Turn. So I did! The photographer and I walked out into the woods and did lots of poses with me pretending to “shoot light” at an invisible attacker. It was awesome! Later she went in and added the rays of light coming out of my hands. I’ve yet to post that picture on any social media though. Wonder if people would like to see it? lolz
Can you tell readers a little bit about the world building in the book/series? How does this world differ from our normal world?
The world I’ve built is within our normal world. However, the mundanes don’t know the supernaturals exist. All supes feed off mundanes (whether it’s blood, soul, flesh or energy) in order to live. The Witches Council (WC) governs the supernatural world, and they are very strict about not overpopulating the world with supes because there has to be enough food (mundanes) to sustain them. It’s a vastly growing concern, and the political platform for the president of the WC.
Do any of your characters have similar characteristics of yourself in them and what are they?
Why yes, they do! :) Breena Cross (the heroine) has inner dialogue running through her head all the time. Oh, and she loves to eat breakfast food! Orin Heider (the preternatural assassin love interest) often speaks before he thinks. Myles Young (the vampire convict love interest) is extremely protective of the ones he loves.

What was the last amazing book you read?
I just finished reading an adult romance titled Only Scandal Will Do by Jenna Jaxon. It was fantastic! I don’t normally read historicals, but this book was so captivating. From the moment the heroine was kidnapped and sold for auction at a brothel, I was hooked. I had to know what would happen to her, and how she’d be able to find her happily ever after. Highly recommend it!
Where is your favorite place to read? Do you have a cozy corner or special reading spot?
I love to read curled up in my favorite fuzzy green blanket. It’s also a fave of my spoiled rotten pup named Rusty, so I have to fight him for it sometimes. lol Normally I brew a cup of hot tea (even during the summer), curl up on the sofa with Rusty and read away!
What can readers expect next from you?
I’m hard at work on book #2 in the Witch Way series! Lots of things happening with my girl Breena!I also have a demon-slaying unicorn story title Running From Shadows that I hope to have published in the near future. It’s about a unicorn shifter who must choose to kill the boy she loves to save her coven from the shadow demon who lusts after her soul.
Where can readers find you on the web?
The best places to find me are on my blog, Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads and Pinterest. Please stop by! I love to chat :)http://karenbynum.blogspot.com/
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Would you like to leave readers with a little teaser or excerpt from the book?
I’d love to! Here’s a mini-excerpt with Breena and Orin…
Orin caught her hand in his and twirled her around to face him as if they were going to tango. “Doesn’t matter to me.”
“What does matter to you?” She bit her lip. It was a bold question, but he made her want to leap outside her comfort zone.
“Until the other night, not much.”
“What changed?”
Wrapping Breena’s arms around his neck, Orin drew her into him until their legs twined together. “I’ve found something worth dying for.”
“Don’t most people want to find something worth living for?”
“How hard is it to live for something? To die for something is beyond most people.”
“You know, that was kinda poetic.” She tilted her head up toward him.
He tightened his arms around her. “Not meant to be poetic.”
“How’d ya mean it?”
“Death is risking it all.” He leaned down, his breath warm on her lips. “And I would, Breena. I would risk everything for you.”
He pressed against her, close enough that she could feel his heart beating fast against her skin. A soft heat warmed the gold in his mesmerizing eyes, and his mouth was right there, full and oh so inviting…

                                                                                                                      

Witch Way to TurnBy Karen Y. Bynum
Witch Way Series Book #1
Genre: Young Adult Paranormal RomancePublisher: Lyrical Press, Inc.Date of ePublication: August 6, 2012Print: October 1st
ISBN: 9781616503994
Number of pages: (epub) 237Word Count: 78,000
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Blurb/Book Description:
Can you give one guy your heart and another your soul?
The last thing eighteen-year-old Breena Cross needs in her life is more complications. It’s all she can do to balance studying, working, trying to keep her foster-sister safe and drooling over the new guy at work. But things go from complicated to crazy when a fit of rage ignites the dark magic inside her and she finds herself fending off the supernatural underworld.
Myles, Breena’s drool-worthy coworker and vampire convict, is carrying a load of secrets--one of which is that he’s fang-over-lip in love with Breena and in danger of violating the terms of his sentence.
Orin is a soul-hungry assassin sent to kill Breena. However, he takes one look into her eyes and sees his own lost humanity. For once thinking of someone other than himself, he chooses not to end her life, even though it means risking his own.
Despite a convict and an assassin fighting over her, all Breena wants is custody of her sister. But to do this, she will need help from both Myles and Orin. And if Breena doesn’t learn to control the darkness within, she could lose her sister…forever.
WARNING: Contains strong language and some graphic content.
Author Bio:
Karen Y. Bynum is an author of young adult paranormal fantasy.  Her novel Witch Way to Turn is published through Lyrical Press.  She grew up in Hickory, North Carolina where mountains and magic surrounded her.  Even as a child, she wrote her own faery tales and prattled incessantly to her imaginary friends.
After graduating from UNC Charlotte with a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Media Communications, she went on to become certified in culinary arts from The Art Institute of Charlotte.  But it wasn’t until her aerospace engineer husband accepted a job in Virginia and they relocated that she knew what she wanted to be when she grew up.
With the support of family and friends, Karen embarked on a journey with the voices in her head.  They wouldn’t stop talking (yes, she does answer back) and their stories took shape.
Karen currently lives in coastal Virginia and enjoys reading, tweeting, writing and spending time with her husband and their spoiled rotten Vizsla named Rusty.
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Soul Catcher by Vivi Dumas

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Soul Catcher
Dueling with the Devil 
Book 1Vivi Dumas
Genre:  Paranormal RomancePublisher: VPG Publishing
ISBN:  978-0615662237ASIN:  B008GX44RI
Number of pages:  377Word Count: 98,000
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Blurb/Book Description:
One of the top supermodels in the world, Angel, lives the life of the rich and fabulous, until a heinous car accident mars her face. After thirteen surgeries and losing everything she deemed important, she seeks out the dark forces to salvage her life. Angel decides to conjure the Devil for help, making a deal to recover her beauty. In exchange for his help, Lucifer forces her to hunt supernatural renegades, which have eluded the pits of Hell. In her quest to find beauty and get out of her contract with Lucifer, Angel stumbles upon love in the arms of a demon.  Author Bio:
Vivi Dumas submerges herself in the dark underworld of the supernatural. To balance the analytical and logical confines of her day job, she unleashes the fiery passions of her imagination in her writing. Although she grew up an Army brat, she calls Louisiana home, but has endured the hot summers and cold winters of Maryland for the last 16 years.
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Character Interview and Giveaway with Felicity Heaton

Interview with an sexy succubus – Varya, heroine of ENSLAVE
It’s great to be here at Fang-Tastic Books for the next stop in my Vampirerotique Summer Book Tour.
Today, I was lucky enough to lure the sexy succubus heroine of ENSLAVE, the fourth Vampire Erotic Theatre romance series book, into my little lair to talk to her about her alpha vampire hero, Andreu, their romance and life at Vampirerotique.
FH: I have a very sassy succubus here with me today. Because she’s a fae, and a fae’s real name gives people power over them, I can’t use her real name. I’ll be using her nickname, Chica. So, I have Chica here with me today to talk about her book, Enslave. Firstly, can you tell us a little about yourself?
CHICA: Thank you for understanding about the name thing. A lot of people don’t get it. When it became clear that I would be at Vampirerotique with Andreu for a while, I decided to choose a name for myself so others knew what to call me. Andreu always calls me Chica, so I chose that as my name. I’m a succubus and, to be honest, I had grown a bit tired of life. My friends said it was something all succubi went through and I was hopeful that it was and I would find my enthusiasm again. It probably seems so silly to hear that I was a succubus without any drive to feed through sex, but I was. It can get boring after several hundred years. Of course, then I met Andreu!
FH: How did you meet and how did you feel about him initially?
CHICA: Oh, he’s so hot. Isn’t he? The moment I set eyes on him, I knew I had to have a taste. He’s sex made flesh and just gorgeous. I know he wears shadows and that I should have stayed away from him, but boy am I glad that I didn’t. That man knows how to do naughty. *purrs* He is made by the gods just for me. I swear.
FH: So, you’re saying that you liked him?
CHICA: Yes, I guess I am. Sorry. I get a little excited whenever I think about my naughty vampire.
FH: That’s good though. He really seems to have restored your lust for life. You mentioned that Andreu wears shadows. That means he has a black aura and you cannot read his feelings, and by clan law you’re not allowed to interact with him. Was it hard for you at first?
CHICA: Very. I tried to stay away from him because I wasn’t sure why my clan believed that shadowed males were dangerous. When I found out why, I tried even harder to keep away, but something about Andreu kept drawing me back to him. I just couldn’t resist him. I didn’t care if I was risking my life. I had to keep coming back for another taste. I wanted him so badly.
FH: And in the end you got him, but it wasn’t easy on either of you. How has life been since the events that happened and brought you together?
CHICA: I’m becoming accustomed to life at the theatre. Antoine lets me watch the practices where only young vampires are on the stage. They can’t sense that I’m different so it doesn’t unsettle them. Andreu watches the performances with me and things tend to get a little hot and heavy. *giggles* I don’t think either of us can help ourselves. I’ve been growing used to being around Payne and the others, and I think the older performers at the theatre are getting used to me being around too. Victor always runs in the opposite direction whenever he sees me though. Andreu thinks it’s funny.
FH: Speaking of thinking things are funny, I’ve heard from some of the other women at the theatre that you’ve formed a sort of troublemaking pack with Snow.
CHICA: Snow is a charmer, and he’s definitely our leader. Don’t let anyone tell you differently. He’s naughty and has a very wicked streak when he’s bored. You should see him taunt his brother. I swear, if any one of us tried to do that to Antoine, the aristocrat would have our heads. If it’s Snow and Sera annoying him, he just takes it in his stride. I’ve heard that we’ll have a new troublemaker in our pack soon. Callum has said that Kristina is going to move into the theatre. All of us women have vowed to keep her safe. I think Snow will lead the protect-Kristina pack too. He always takes care of us ‘females’. I think he does it so we’ll read to him and keep him company while the men are busy with the business.
FH: Snow does like company and I’m glad that he has you all to stop him from being bored. I couldn’t imagine what he goes through being stuck in the theatre, but then he’s not alone in that anymore. I suppose we’ll be seeing more of you in other stories in the series?
CHICA: Oh, absolutely. I intend to cause as much trouble as I can and that means I’ll be popping up all over the place!
FH: Sounds like you’ll be having lots of fun. I’ll finish on a question I ask all interviewees. Describe yourself in one word?
CHICA: Trouble. *grins*
FH: That is very apt and suits you so much. Thank you for meeting with me today and chatting.
CHICA: Thank you for having me! Who are you interviewing next? Andreu?
FH: I’ve already interviewed your ‘naughty vampire’. I have to interview Payne next.
CHICA: Oh, that should be interesting. He’s been in a terrible mood this week. I don’t think he’s getting enough, if you know what I mean.
FH: *laughs* I’ll have to ask him about it. Catch you later, Troublemaker!
CHICA: *giggles and disappears*
FH: I can see that interviewing Payne isn’t going to be fun at all.

Be sure to follow this fantastic tour between June 28th and August 25th to learn more about the passionate heroes, wicked heroines, and life at London’s premier vampire erotic theatre! You can also find yourself in with a chance to win a $50 or $25 Amazon Gift Certificate if you follow the tour. More details, including how to enter and a full list of stops, are available at the Vampirerotique Summer Book Tour page:  http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk/vampirerotique-summer-book-tour.php
Covet, Crave and Seduce are all available in paperback, and in ebook from Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, Apple iBooks and Kobo. Enslave is now available in ebook from Amazon Kindle, Apple iBooks and Kobo and will soon be available from other retailers. Excerpts are available for all of the current releases in the series, so you can get a taste of these wicked erotic romances.
Read more about Enslave below, and visit my site for links to all the retailers and a hot excerpt:
Enslave (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series Book 4) Felicity HeatonHis determination to succeed in business has left no room in his life for love. Now, a beautiful and deadly succubus has teleported into his dark, decadent world and is in danger of enslaving his heart.
Andreu’s future entails opening an erotic theatre like Vampirerotique, gaining wealth, women and power, not shackling himself to a single female, but he cannot deny the dangerously seductive woman who stirs his anger and passion, and tempts him like no other—he will have her.
The moment their eyes meet, Varya knows she cannot have the exotic dark vampire who sets her pulse racing. His shadowed aura marks him as forbidden, but the hungers he awakens in her are too intense to resist—she must have a taste.
When an erotically-charged kiss ignites their soul-searing passion and reveals something dangerous about Andreu, will Varya leave forever or will she dare to risk all in pursuit of something she thought was beyond her reach?




Books in the Vampire Erotic Theatre romance series Covet (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series Book 1)Crave (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series Book 2)Seduce (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series Book 3)Enslave (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series Book 4)Bewitch (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series Book 5) – Coming soon!Unleash (Vampire Erotic Theatre Romance Series Book 6) – Coming in 2013!

BiographyFelicity Heaton writes passionate paranormal romance books as Felicity Heaton and F E Heaton. In her books she creates detailed worlds, twisting plots, mind-blowing action, intense emotion and heart-stopping romances with leading men that vary from dark deadly vampires to sexy shape-shifters and wicked werewolves, to sinful angels and hot demons!
If you're a fan of paranormal romance authors Lara Adrian, J R Ward, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Gena Showalter and Christine Feehan then you will enjoy her books too.
If you love your angels a little dark and wicked, Felicity Heaton’s best selling Her Angel series is for you. If you like strong, powerful, and dark vampires then try the Vampires Realm series she writes as F E Heaton or any of her stand alone vampire romance books she writes as Felicity Heaton. Or if you’re looking for vampire romances that are sinful, passionate and erotic then try Felicity Heaton’s new Vampire Erotic Theatre series.
In 2011, four of her six paranormal romance books received Top Pick awards from Night Owl Reviews, Forbidden Blood was nominated as Best PNR Vampire Romance 2011 at The Romance Reviews, and many of her releases received five star reviews from numerous websites.
If you want to know more about Felicity, or want to get in touch, you can find her at the following places:website: http://www.felicityheaton.co.uk blog: http://www.indieparanormalromancebooks.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/felicityheaton Twitter: http://twitter.com/felicityheaton Goodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/felicityheaton
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Guest Blog and Giveaway with Bernadette Walsh

Witches and Faeries and Demons--Oh My!By Bernadette Walsh
            Last week when an acquaintance asked me what I was writing, I mumbled, “a paranormal romance.”             “What’s a paranormal?” he asked.            “It’s, uh, about witches.”            He was very nice and said, “how interesting,” but I was a little embarrassed. After all, writing about witches sounds, well, juvenile. However, my Devlin Legacy books are anything but. They deal with infertility, infidelity and the sometimes strained relationship between mothers and daughters -- with a little witchcraft thrown in for good measure.            I found that working within the paranormal space allows me deal with”real life” issues in a way that avoids a “Lifetime movie” feel. I think a book about infertility to me would be too heavy, and frankly I thinks it’s been done to death. However, in a paranormal I was able to use a woman’s burning desire for a child as the catalyst for her to make a deal with a devil-like creature.            I think its important when writing paranormal to ground your characters in ordinary experiences. If your characters are constantly running from dangers or casting spells, they can feel like cardboard characters rather than living breathing people. Charlaine Harris does this so well in the Sookie Stackhouse - True Blood books. Yes, Sookie spends her time running from or sleeping with sexy vamps, but in every book she deals with experiences that we can all relate to: shopping for a new dress, running short of money before pay day, sunbathing. These types of normal activities serve two purposes. First they allow for a “rest” in between the more suspenseful vamp action, but more importantly they help frame a relatable world.             In my first Devlin Legacy book I really winged the paranormal element. I described the characteristics of my primary paranormal character -- he can take the form of animals, he is can visit people in dreams and take over their bodies -- but I never really identify what he is, although since the book is set in Ireland I infer that he might be some type of fae. Because I was essentially making up my own paranormal entity I didn’t need to conform to any of  the reader’s pre-existing notions, as I would for example if I was writing about a vampire. That provided me with enormous freedom.             However in Book Two I dealt more with the witchcraft aspect of my heroine. One downside to paranormal being so popular right now is that readers know at least the basics of the popular paranormal species: witches, vampires, weres.  Since I don’t want to make the kind of mistake that will take readers out of my story, I researched witchcraft on the web and I even attended the New York Witch Festival in Smithtown, Long Island.             So far I’ve enjoyed my time in paranormal land and I think I’ll stay for a while.  
          
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Devil’s MountainBy Bernadette WalshBook One of the Devlin Legacy
Genre: Paranormal Romance/HorrorPublisher: Lyrical PressISBN: 9781616503697Number of pages: 122Word Count: 39,000Blurb/Book Description:You will hate Him for all that he's taken, but you will love Him. God help you, you will love Him.
Mary Devlin accepted her fate years ago, to serve Slanaitheoir, the mountain spirit who saved her ancestors from the Irish Famine. The hauntingly beautiful woman submitted to His every caress, His every humiliation, but He’s gone too far by threatening her family.
Mary’s daughter-in-law is now an unwitting pawn in the fickle spirit’s game. Mary must challenge her fate and that of all future Devlin women, but Slanaitheoir is the most powerful being in the land. And when part of her still yearns for His touch and love, how can she fight him and win?

About the Author
Long Bio          I have always been a bookworm and had always meant to write a novel “someday.” You know, when I won the lottery and could live in beach house and look out onto the water and feel inspired. Four years ago I decided to stop waiting for my winning lottery ticket and sat down and started writing in between work and family obligations, I piled the words on top of each other until they formed sentences, paragraphs, chapters and eventually a book.  My first book, a contemporary romance, Gold Coast Wives, was published in November 2011. The House on Prospect is my second novel. The first book of my paranormal trilogy, Devil’s Mountain -- Book One of the Devlin Legacy, was published in June 2012. While I’ve hopped around genres, all of my books to date have a common theme: strong women handling what life throws at them the best way they can.
Short Bio
Bernadette Walsh has been writing contemporary and paranormal romance for four years. She has published three novels to date (The House on Prospect (Echelon Press) and Gold Coast Wives (Lyrical Press)) and the first book of her paranormal trilogy, Devil’s Mountain -- Book One of the Devlin Legacy. While Bernadette has hopped around genres, all of her books to date have a common theme: strong women handling what life throws at them the best way they can.
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Bewitching Reader Magazine Issue Two August 2012 By Roxanne Rhoads in Bewitching Book Tours Reader Magazine 48 pages, published 8/16/2012 Our book tours will bewitch you. Bewitching Book Tours specializes in paranormal romance, urban fantasy and paranormal erotica book tours though we are open to other related book genres as well. Bewitching Book Tours offers readers the chance to discover new books, get behind the scenes info about books and their characters, and learn about the lives of authors. Visit our virtual book tour stops-you can read author interviews and guest…

Release Day Blitz: Flight by Alyssa Rose Ivy

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Flight
By Alyssa Rose IvyThe Crescent Chronicles, Book 1
Genre: Mature YA/New Adult Paranormal RomanceNumber of pages:  250
Book Description:
Sometimes you just have to take flight.
A summer in New Orleans is exactly what Allie needs before starting college. Accepting her dad’s invitation to work at his hotel offers an escape from her ex-boyfriend and the chance to spend the summer with her best friend. Meeting a guy is the last thing on her mind—until she sees Levi.
Unable to resist the infuriating yet alluring Levi, Allie finds herself at the center of a supernatural society and forced to decide between following the path she has always trusted or saving a city that might just save her.

Author Bio:
Alyssa Rose Ivy lives in North Carolina with her husband and two young children. Although raised in the New York area, she fell in love with the South after moving to New Orleans for college. After years as a perpetual student, she turned back to her creative side and decided to write. 
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Guest Blog with Chastity Bush

Thanks for having me here today, Roxanne!

For those of you who don’t know me, I’m Chastity Bush, author of several romance novels, known for their suspense, spicy romance, and humorous edge. I’m also the mother of two girls, one of whom just became a teenager, and the other is fast approaching. Drama, drama everywhere!
Enough about me. I’ve been asked several times about the path to becoming a published author. What’s it like? Do you make a lot of money? What should/shouldn’t I do? So I’ve compiled a little list to help the aspiring authors out there. I hope this helps!




Top Ten Tips To Help The Aspiring Author
10. Never submit your work to a publisher or agent before doing your research. I mean thorough research. Ask other authors, use google, do anything to get a good idea of what and who you’re sending your work to. There’s plenty of con’s out there, don’t get swindled by one.
9. Write what you love. What’s hot today might not be so hot tomorrow.
8. Write from your imagination. Don’t try to improve on someone else’s ideas. You have an imagination, use it.
7. READ! That’s right, read. Spark that imagination, and relax at the same time.
6. Don’t force it. The more you try to force yourself to write a story, the more likely you are the write a bad one. You’re muse will talk to you when it’s ready. Don’t push it.
5. Don’t get discouraged. When you receive a rejection, and it will happen, don’t get upset. Keep trying.
4. Have a thick skin, for the above-mentioned rejections. Some are cruel, others very helpful, but either way, be tough.
3. Don’t doubt yourself. If you like what you’re writing, keep going. Not everyone will like it, but if you’re happy with it, that’s what matters. Someone out there will love it, too!
2. Tell everyone about your story. Your gamily, the pretzel guy at the mall, the cashier at the grocery store, everyone! The best way to get your name out there is word or mouth.
1.     Last but certainly not least, DO NOT WRITE FOR THE MONEY!!! I hate to break it to you, but money doesn’t come out of a writer’s wazoo. Write because you love it. Write because there’s a story in you dying to get out. Write to create a new world others can lose themselves in when the stress of everyday life gets to them. But never write thinking you’re going to strike it rich. You might one day, and I certainly hope you do, but don’t automatically expect it.
I hope this helps some of you out there. I had a great time being here today, and would like to say thanks again for having me.
I love to hear from readers and can be reached at the following links.
Email- chastitybush@yahoo.comBlog- http://chastitybush.blogspot.comFacebook- http://www.facebook.com/chastitybushTwitter- Twitter@chastitybushGoodreads- http://www.goodreads.com/chastitybushBuy Link- http://www.amazon.com/author/chastitybush
 The last thing Officer Tess McCoy expected was to meet her sexy new neighbor wearing nothing but her birthday suit, but since her partner’s death nearly six months ago, nothing seemed to go the way she planned.
The Stranger Next DoorBlurb:
Despite his incredibly good looks, Tess needs to keep her distance from the sexy stranger next-door. The last thing she needs is another complication in her life, and the man living across the street looks like he could be a very big, very sexy, complication
But her life takes a startling turn when Jack rescues her from would-be kidnappers in the dead of night. Now, she needs Jack’s help in order to stay safe, find out who wants her, and why.
Sparks fly high as things between them heat up, and Tess can only wonder if she’ll escape the one’s attempting to kill her, only to fall victim to Jack’s killer charm.          

Now on Tour Sunstruck by Mayra Calvani

From the author:
The conception of this book stemmed from two factors: my personal observations of Puerto Rican artists when I was a teen and my love for satiric writing. My mother was—and still is—an artist, and although she’s retired now, back in the early eighties she was an active painter in San Juan, showing her works at art exhibits and galleries regularly. She took me everywhere with her, so I attended all these shows and activities and I observed. The art scene can be extremely interesting and that is because so many artists are eccentric, unconventional people. There’s so much competition, jealousy and gossip! I guess all these experiences must have made an impression on me. When the time came to write my book, I knew these were the people and situations I wanted to write about. I decided I would make the book a parody, this way I could keep it upbeat and have the freedom to exaggerate to the point of being ridiculous. I was sure an upbeat, sharp, satiric, darkly humorous style would be perfect for my novel.
Review snippets:
“Dark and quirky humor coupled with quixotic characters adds to the surprising mix found in Sunstruck… I've never read a book remotely like it. Everything from the humorously weird to the acutely macabre can be found between these covers, and then some.” –Laurel Johnson,` Midwest Book Review.
“Highly entertaining!”—Romance Junkies.
 "Calvani has taken human nature and put it under a microscope--a warped and slightly cracked microscope. Proving once again that she is a master storyteller in multiple genres, "Sunstruck" by Mayra Calvani is both witty and brilliant." — The Book Connection
"Mayra Calvani is a master of wit. The descriptions contain just the right telling detail, as when she describes Daniella's red hair as the color you'd get if you mixed brandy, carrots, and raspberries in a blender. Calvani makes the absurd seem reasonable. I found myself nodding at death from hiccups, coffee enemas, and drugged cats. The writing is exquisite, and the narrative strangely compelling. Do yourself a favor and snap this one up."—Margaret Fieland, reviewer
 "Sunstruck is like a nutty Whodunit with a little twist. Who really is in the Zorro costume? With all the crazy characters I caught myself pointing fingers again and again. A great read that will make you forget where you are, while you giggle yourself to complete oblivion from all the silliness." --Autumn Blues Reviews
"This book was so crazy it was fantastic. Talk about a nutty twisty book this is it and all in good fun." --Babs Book Bistro
"...[A] funny satire that reaches into the realms of paranormal and horror as well as mystery and women's issues." -- Anne K. Edwards, mystery author

"Salvador Dali meets Terry Gilliam...Monty Python's Flying Circus would be proud." -- The Blue Iris Journal

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Title:  Sunstruck
Author: Mayra Calvani
Author web site: http://www.mayracalvani.com/
Publisher: Twilight Times Books
url: http://twilighttimesbooks.com/
ISBN: 978-1-60619-024-2
Genre: Parody/Satire
Format: ebook in pdf, ePub, Kindle, Mobi, PRC, etc.
Distributors: Amazon Kindle; Apple iBookstore; BN.com Nook; eReader; Fictionwise; Kobo Books;
OmniLit; Sony eBookstore, etc
Release date: July 15, 2012
Price: $5.95
Pages: 160

Chapter excerpt:
http://twilighttimesbooks.com/Sunstruck_ch1.html


A fun, quirky, beach summer read by Twilight Times Books!
Daniella is an architecture student living with her narcissistic artist boyfriend in San Juan. Abandoned by her father at an early age, Daniella always falls for the ‘wrong’ type of man. Her most enduring male relationship so far has been with her cat.
   
Several strange mysteries are threaded through Daniella’s everyday life: her ex-husband, Ismael, has just opened an outlandish hotel for animal lovers that has her distraught; Ismael’s wife, a rich woman Daniella fondly refers to as ‘Lady Dracula’, has some gruesome ways to keep her skin looking young; Daniella’s mother is founding a revolutionary, feminist society called The Praying Mantises; the island’s national forest is being depleted of hallucinogenic mushrooms; meanwhile, young girls are disappearing and there’s a nut loose dressed as Zorro slashing the rear ends of women who wear miniskirts.  


Oppressed by all these eccentric characters, Daniella feels herself falling into an abyss. Then something terrible happens, making Daniella wake from her stupor and take charge of her life.

Purchase Links:Amazon -  http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008LYYOWM
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About the author:


Award-winning author Mayra Calvani has penned over ten books for children and adults in genres ranging from picture books to satire to paranormal fantasy novels. She’s had over 300 articles, short stories, interviews and reviews published in magazines such as The Writer, Writer’s Journal  and Bloomsbury Review, among others. She has lived in America, Asia, the Middle East, and now lives in Brussels, Belgium.
Website: www.MayraCalvani.com
Blog: www.thedarkphantom.wordpress.com
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